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Saint Germain des Prés is responsible for the sophisticated image of Paris as a city of art, literature and culture. This charming neighborhood offers a glimpse into authentic Parisian life as you explore its popular attractions with a local guide.
You'll visit iconic landmarks such as the oldest cafe in Paris, opened in 1672, as well as the oldest church. You will also discover some of the city's first jazz clubs, chocolate shops, and restaurants.
As you walk down the chic Boulevard Saint Germain, you will see the place where medieval fairs and marketplaces were once organized. You'll also discover how this neighborhood became a hub for artists and writers like Picasso and Hemingway and existentialists like Sartre and De Beauvoir.
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit one of France's six national theaters and one of Paris's largest churches, which played a prominent role in the popular novel and film, "The Da Vinci Code."
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your guide outside Église de Saint Germain des Prés at 3 Place Saint Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris. It’s just across the street from the Louis Vuitton store. Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says “ExperienceFirst.”
This tour ends in front of Saint-Sulpice Church, where you can take a free self-guided visit.
Itinerary
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1Boulevard Saint-Germain
Historic cafes where writers and artists gathered in the 1920s
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Where the Treaty of Paris was signed declaring U.S. independence
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Saint-Germain-des-Pres
Paris’s oldest church, one of the few remains of Romanesque architecture in the city
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The hotel that once housed famous writers and jazz musicians
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Rue de Buci
Among the oldest streets of Paris, dating back to the 12th century
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Cour du Commerce Saint Andre
Narrow 18th-century cobblestone passageway, home to one of the oldest restaurants in Paris
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Odeon, Theatre de L'Europe
A national theater inaugurated by Marie-Antoinette
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
One of the biggest churches in Paris, famous for its starring role in “The Da Vinci Code” movie
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Seine River (Pass by)
Optional upgrade: This one-hour river cruise begins and ends at the Eiffel Tower and lets you see Paris in a new way — from the water. You will pass by landmarks like Notre Dame, the Petit Palais, the Musée d'Orsay, the Conciergerie, and more. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
Admission ticket free -
Eiffel Tower (Pass by)
Pass by the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Admission ticket free -
Petit Palais (Pass by)
Pass by the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Admission ticket free -
Musee d'Orsay (Pass by)
Pass by the Musée d'Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Admission ticket free -
Notre Dame (Pass by)
Pass by the Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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